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College and University Ranking Systems: Global Perspectives and American Challenges

Authors: Institute for Higher Education Policy

Published: April 2007

Over the decades since higher education rankings first appeared, numerous debates have surfaced about their methodologies, objectivity, impact on colleges and universities, and role in the structure of accountability within nations that use them. This monograph acknowledges that while college and university rankings are growing in their frequency and popularity, greater understanding about how these ranking systems function is needed to ensure accountability and greater transparency.